Kevin Price has officially assumed his role as the President of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) on July 1, 2026, reporting directly to CEO Griff Lynch. This leadership transition, originally announced in February, serves as the first step in a succession plan where Price is scheduled to take over as President and CEO on August 1, 2027. His ascension to the chief executive role will coincide with the retirement of Lynch, who will conclude a 38-year career in the maritime industry, including 15 years with the GPA.
Price joins the GPA with more than 30 years of operational experience, having most recently served as the President of Gateway Terminals in Savannah since 2021. His extensive professional background in the port terminal industry also includes tenure as the Chief Operating Officer of Virginia International Terminals. He takes over leadership at a time when the GPA is executing a self-financed investment plan of nearly $5b over the next 10 years, which will expand capacity at its primary facilities.
The authority’s ongoing expansion projects include adding five big ship container berths in Savannah and a fourth roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) berth in Brunswick to accommodate future commercial growth. These initiatives build on a decade of development during which the GPA board approved $4.13b in infrastructure improvements. Additionally, as part of its community outreach programs, the authority is donating $6m to port communities to support local workforce housing initiatives in the Savannah area.